The best things to do in Riga
As an old Soviet state, Riga has some amazing history in Riga and the surrounding areas that give context to the city’s past and present which I’m really glad we experienced alongside the more contemporary side of Latvia.
How we spent three days in Riga
I went to Riga as part of a week-long trip to Estonia and Latvia. Instead of flying or taking the train or coach, we drove the 4.5 hours to Riga from Tallinn, stopping at a few sights along the way. So, after driving through the beautiful Latvian countryside and stopping in the beautiful village of Cesis and ‘the Switzerland of Latvia, Sigulda, we arrived in Riga.
Where to eat and drink in Tallinn
I love to find great places to eat and drink when I’m on holiday. But in Tallinn, I hadn’t expected this to be such a highlight. The local restaurants in Tallinn are contemporary, with a great selection of dishes to choose from.
The best things to do in Tallinn
We visited Tallinn as a group of four in mid-July 2024. The trip was planned as part of a week-long trip including a drive down to Riga in Latvia. But before we hit the road, we had three days to explore Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
How we spent three days in Tallinn
After spending a weekend in Warsaw in January, I was inspired to explore more of eastern Europe. So in mid-July, we headed to Tallinn for three days, followed by a road trip down to Riga, Latvia.
How we spent three days in Ishigaki, Okinawa
Ishigaki is the largest of the Yaeyama Islands in the south of the Okinawa archipelago. This tropical, remote island was one of the highlight of our month in Japan. Here's why.
How we spent four days in Okinawa Honto (main island)
At the end of our month in Japan, we left the cities and headed to the beaches of Okinawa for a week. We spent the first four nights in the northern part of Okinawa Honto (the main island), in Motobu. These were the highlights.
How we spent two days at Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the epic backdrop of eastern Japan. And when you see it in real life, it doesn’t disappoint. Here’s how we spent two days around Mount Fuji.
How we spent one week in Tokyo
It could be easy to pass a month in Tokyo. But we did our best to see the main sights of the Japanese capital in just one week. These were the best bits.
How we spent two days in Nagano
Nagano is often overlooked in favour of the major Japanese cities when it comes to planning a holiday. But this mountainous prefecture was one the of the highlights of our itinerary. Here's where we went.
How we spent three days in Kyoto
Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, is packed with shrines, temples, and historic streets. These were our highlights.
How we spent four days in Osaka
We spent four days in Osaka in May. From the best things to do to where to drink and where to find good vegetarian Japanese food in Osaka, this is our guide.
One month in Japan: the ultimate itinerary
From the lights Tokyo and Osaka, to the shrines of Kyoto, the mountains of Nagano, and the beaches of Okinawa, here's how we spent one month in Japan.
10 things you need to know before visiting South Korea
South Korea is one of my favourite countries I've been to. But there are some things I wish I'd known before I visited. Here's what you need to consider when planning a South Korea itinerary.
How we spent two days in Busan, South Korea
We only spent two full days in Busan, which isn’t enough to see everything this massive city has to offer. On the south coast of South Korea, this seaside city is packed with skyscrapers… Here’s how we spent two days in Busan.
How we spent three days in Jeju Island, South Korea
We spent three days in Jeju Island, in the south of South Korea, in April. From hiking Mount Hallasan to exploring the coast, these were the highlights of our itinerary.
How we spent one week in Seoul
Seoul was definitely a highlight of our trip to South Korea. The city is massive, and you’d need a month or more to see all of it. But these were our favourite things to do in Seoul.
How we spent two days in Gyeongju
We were deciding between a few smaller towns to visit in South Korea and settled on Gyeongju based on its historical significance. Gyeongju used to be the capital of Korea, and we spent one full day and two nights there. Here are our highlights.
How we spent two weeks in South Korea
There’s so much to see in South Korea, you’d need months to visit all the sights. But here’s what we managed to fit into a two week South Korea itinerary.
Things you need to know before travelling to Sri Lanka
We spent two weeks in Sri Lanka, and this is what we learned: from how things work to finding the best way around.